Vintage Japan Risqué Novelty Ceramic Ashtray Figural Bed Scene – Glazed Factory

Description:

Quirky mid-century Japanese novelty ashtray or trinket dish, likely dating to the 1940s–1950s export era. Hand-painted ceramic marked “Japan” on the base. Features a humorous figural bed scene design, typical of the risqué novelty pieces produced during this period.

Approx. 4 inches wide.
Good vintage condition overall with normal light wear from age. One corner shows what looks like a chip, but it is fully glazed over from the factory—a manufacturing flaw, not post-damage. Glaze is glossy and intact, with bright hand-painted colors.

A fun and collectible example of postwar Japanese novelty ceramics — perfect for display or as part of a retro barware or kitsch collection.

Condition:
• Factory glazed corner flaw (not damage)
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• No cracks or repairs
• Marked “Japan” on underside

Measurements: Approx. 4” W x 2.75”